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What is the best laptop?' is a question we get asked all the time, so in an attempt to answer that question....   'What is the best laptop?' is a question we get asked all the time, so in an attempt to answer that question, here is our list of the best laptops available to buy in 2014. 13. Toshiba Qosmio X70-A Reviewed on: 14 November 13 RRP : £1699 inc. VAT The Toshiba Qosmio X70-A is expensive, but not over-priced when compared to many rival gaming laptops. And, in addition to its strong gaming performance the X70-A also provides an attractive screen and speakers that make it a great all-round entertainment machine. 12. Toshiba Kirabook Reviewed on: 17 May 13 RRP : Around £1,500 inc VAT The audience Toshiba is pursuing with the Kirabook is the well-to-do professional who is willing to pay extra for high-end hardware and services. The Kirabook is the most beautiful Ultrabook to pass through our Test Centre, but its ina...

(A young customer comes wandering in during lunchtime, fiddling with the laptops on display.) Me: “Ma’am, can I help you?” Customer: “Oh, yes, please. I’d like to buy a laptop.” Me: “Certainly. What would you be using it for?” Customer: “Facebook, Skype, iTunes, and Civilisation IV. And typing, I guess.” (I show her a sturdy Dell.) Customer: “Excellent, I’ll take it. Does it come with a warranty?” Me: “Yes, ma’am, Dell offers a standard one-year warranty.” Customer: “Uhm, would it be possible to get a… longer warranty?” Me: “We offer an additional three year full warranty for [amount] more.” Customer: “Does it cover… like… EVERYTHING? Like, maybe, falling down stairs, getting rolled over by suitcases, accidental cups of coffee?” Me: *trying not to laugh* “Yes, Ma’am. Everything.” Customer: *sighs, resigned* “I’ll have the full warranty. Something tells me I’ll need it!”